8 h. ago YouTube star and EastEnders actress among first batch of Strictly contestants

The popular BBC dancing show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, will return to TV screens in September.

Culture

10 h. ago Former EastEnders star James Bye's wife reveals 'chaos' of bringing kids to festival

James was tasked with reading a bedtime story at the family festival in Dorset

Events

10 h. ago Emmerdale star Joe Absolom admits EastEnders 'felt rushed' 25 years after BBC soap exit

The Ray Wise actor rose to fame in the role of Matthew Rose on Albert Square

Politics

13 h. ago EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal reveals BBC soap future after joining Strictly Come Dancing

The Suki Panesar-Unwin actress was announced for Strictly on Good Morning Britain

Politics

14 h. ago EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal's life away from Suki Panesar as she joins BBC Strictly

Balvinder Sopal has become a household name thanks to her role as Suki Panesar in the BBC soap EastEnders and it's been confirmed that she's taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2025

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17 h. ago Emmerdale star takes brutal swipe at EastEnders after quitting BBC soap

Joe Absolom made his name as Matthew Rose in EastEnders nearly 30 years ago but has now taken a huge swipe at the soap as he joins an ITV rival

Politics

17 h. ago EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal announced as fifth Strictly Come Dancing contestant

The actress is best known for playing Suki Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap since 2020

Culture

18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's fifth celebrity announced as EastEnders star

The countdown for Strictly Come Dancing has officially begun as another celebrity has joined the line-up.

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18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing unveil fifth celebrity as they admit 'I'm really excited'

BBC show Strictly Come Dancing has announced that one EastEnders star will be competing in the 2025 series of the show.

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18 h. ago Strictly unveils EastEnders icon for 2025 as they admit 'I'm really excited'

BBC show Strictly Come Dancing has announced that one EastEnders star will be competing in the 2025 series of the show.

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18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal as fifth contestant for 2025 series

News was revealed live from Albert Square this morning

Culture

18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025: EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal revealed as the FIFTH contestant to join the line

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has been announced as the fifth contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up.

Culture

19 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing unveils EastEnders star as fifth celebrity joining 2025 line

Another celebrity has joined the Strictly Come Dancing line-up as fans are set to see them compete in this year's series.

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19 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announce EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal as fifth star to join 2025 line

The latest Strictly Come Dancing 2025 recruit joins Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on this year's line-up

Politics

26 h. ago EastEnders star Colin Salmon says 'no easy way out' for George Knight and Kojo Asare after drugs twist

The brothers' relationship is set to be rocked by a drugs scandal

Events

30 h. ago BBC EastEnders' Lorraine Stanley looks unrecognisable a year after soap exit

EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley, who played Karen Taylor on the BBC soap, looked completely different from her character recently

Politics

34 h. ago EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy 'feels so blessed' as she brings fans inside 'gorgeous' family holiday

The actress has remained busy since saying goodbye to Albert Square earlier in the year

Sport

58 h. ago EastEnders and Coronation Street star Ray Brooks dies aged 86 as tributes pour in

Veteran TV actor Ray Brooks, who starred in both EastEnders and Coronation Street and voiced the iconic 1970s TV show Mr Benn, has passed away at the age of 86

Events

58 h. ago Actor Ray Brooks famous for the voice of 1970s TV character Mr Benn dies aged 86 after a short illness and dementia battle

The star, who became one of just a few actors to star in both Coronation Street and EastEnders, had a career spanning five decades.

Events

58 h. ago EastEnders star Jessie Wallace did not want Zoe Slater recast

The 53-year-old actress declared she "wouldn't be able to give my best performance" as Zoe's mum Kat Moon if Michelle Ryan's alter ego had been replaced by another performer in the hit BBC One soap.

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